What happens when my green card expires?
Your status as a legal permanent resident will not change if your green card is expired. However, it is important not to let your green card expire because you are required by law to carry a valid green card with you at all times. Although an expired green card does not mean that you lose your LPR status, you may encounter some problems:
– If you travel, you will have difficulty reentering the United States.
– You may have trouble with your job or applying for a job. A valid green card is necessary to show that you are allowed to work in the US.
– You may also have trouble getting any benefits you are registered for or want to register for, like obtaining a drivers license.
